Matt Lloyd Will Be OK
by Chris Fontecchio on Apr 19, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
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PrintFrom GuideMD's Peruvian media source:
he has fractured 3 vertebrae and has severe bruising in the sacral area, in hospital until tomorrow and a month before he can train.
seeing that the sacrum is technically made up of 3 vertebrae, it’s not necessarily contradicting prior reports of a sacral fracture, hopefully it’s not a sacral injury plus 3 other vertebral fractures.
It's not often a guy with such injuries gives you a sigh of relief, but if you were watching Amstel Gold, you might just be glad he's not dealing with something more permanent. Information was sketchy and we were left to fear the worst. So some broken bones... this I can deal with.
Frank Schleck has a mild concussion. I haven't heard what this means for future races, though I'd imagine it will keep him out for the week.
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Good news.
Thanks Chris
I'm not Bob Dylan but I never miss a beat.
I ain't no philosopher, I dance in the street.
After he didn't move for so long, I was especially startled
when they pulled out the white sheet and we couldn’t yet see if they had also covered his head. But then of course they hadn’t.
That was weird
I’m sure they were just being professionals, but the coverage of it was really messing with our heads.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Apr 19, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Great news!
Basically a bad butt bone break. A degree worse then what happend to Levi. Must really be painful but at least it didn’t mes with the spinal cord.
Sacrum
not a good place for a bruise, but that’ll be gone by the time the bones heal. The sacrum is a constant annoyance for me, though I’m pleased to say that the main cure is regular massage therapy.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Apr 19, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Frank Schleck
I’ve just seen on a French site that Saxobank have issued a statement saying that he is allowed to leave hospital tonight and they will make a decision in a while about the Fleche. “It’s only a flesh wound”
Don't you mean a "Fleche" wound? :-D
I'm not Bob Dylan but I never miss a beat.
I ain't no philosopher, I dance in the street.
Frank Schleck
The Luxembourg rider lay unconscious on the road long before he was transported to hospital in Maastricht, where studies later showed that Schleck escaped from the crash with only bruises. “Initially he escaped with a severe concussion and some bruises, but there is nothing broken. It was a cheerless crash, but fortunately Frank is being released tonight and we will then assess whether he can be ready to race again on Wednesday. Nothing seems to be keeping him from racing then” said Kim Andersen, who was generally happy with team’s effort.
Schleck's concussion might help him
seeing he doesn’t do that great of a job staying on his bike when he’s clear headed, maybe if he’s a bit dizzy he will actually have better bike handling :)
Phill
Not nice, be careful, thats my frankie….. I saw him at the hotel that night, he was doing fine… sore but good…. gave his family a bit of a shock though..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Lloyd's specific injuries
From Silence-Lotto website:
* Longitudinal fracture of the sacrum
* Fracture of the processus trans versus in lumbar vertebrae L5, L4 and L3
Matthew currently resides in the Academic Hospital in Maastricht, where he will be hospitalized a week.
"Sean Kelly? Sorry, I am not so good with cycling history. I just want to race." --Edvald Boasson Hagen
L3,4,5 are at the bend in the lower back
So the part of the back used to twist.
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
and do The Twist
Moreover, it is my opinion that Alejandro Valverde is an asshole who should not be allowed to compete in bikeraces right now.
Cadel tweets
Matt Lloyd update: He’s in Maastricht hospital for a while now, but in good spirits. We’re going on a morale boosting shop for him now…..
You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
Oh yay! Cadel boosting moral for his teammates, just like he did for Popo
I wonder what nice gift he will get?
- The Complete TdF TV-Guide" – for those watching at home?
- "Learn Salsa-dancing " the complete 3 DVD set?
- A yappy puppy?
Moreover, it is my opinion that Alejandro Valverde is an asshole who should not be allowed to compete in bikeraces right now.
Actually, he took advantage of poor Matt...
…and made a move. Flowers, chocolate and movies.
Oh my, I've just fallen in love with Roger De Vlaeminck's sideburns.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 20, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh not nice... and bad timing... Good on ya Cadel!!
I was going to go to hospital and visit, but had to leave :-)) Speedy recovery Matty!!
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
I'm coming over to give you guys a swift kick in the sacral area if you don't leave Cadel alone
It’s hard being born in Katherine and living in Victoria….and I’m certain the dog is the wife’s otherwise he would have a Dingo….it looks like a Pianist’s dog to me.
Anyway…I am so relieved that Matty will hopefully recover, as a Paramedic I was a little anxious and frustrated at the medics treatment but i should know better than to criticize from afar.
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
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